A money-saving pilot scheme to switch off streetlights in villages could soon get the go-ahead.

But local people will be asked first if their area should be included in the six-month trial - which will involve either switching off lights part-time or getting rid of them completely.

Six villagers are being pin-pointed for the trial which, if successful, could save Hertfordshire County Council up to £23,000 per village a year.

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